Dr. S. Jeevanandham is the Principal of Sree Abirami College of Pharmacy. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics from The Tamil nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai affiliated College. Thereafter, he went on to earn a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. A professional with 16 years of experience, Dr. S. Jeevanandham has worked in academia at top-ranking institutes like Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Andhra Pradesh, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Gondar in Ethiopia, Senghundhar College of Pharmacy, Tamil Nadu, College of Health, Medical Sciences & Referral Hospital, Dilla University, Ethiopia and PPG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore Tamilnadu.

A licensed Pharmacist, Dr. Jeevanandham holds lifetime memberships with APTI, Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, Red Cross Ethiopia, FIP Netherlands, the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association and InSc India. Besides regularly publishing papers in renowned journals, he has also presented 16 papers at conferences. He received the Young Research Award in 2022 from the Institute of Scholar. He has four patents filed under his name and has written a book chapter in Current Overview on Pharmaceutical Science, Vol. 8, published in March 2023.

Sree Abirami College of Pharmacy

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the Education sector?

Knowledge is power and it comes from education alone. The only field that expands periodically and does not in any way belong to a single person is the education sector. One can develop themselves individually by virtue of knowledge and such knowledge requires no expenditure of money or material wealth.

What is your Philosophy of leadership and how would you describe your leadership style?

My philosophy of leadership is nothing but friendship. I make my colleagues and staff members my friends and convert each one of them into a unique workforce. I try to maintain this and give each stakeholder the freedom to work with wisdom. All of these together describe my leadership style.

Any insight into how your college could be more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

I am very freely accessible to students and a student can step into my office with ease to interact with me.I try my level best to solve even their problems, personal or educational. Such an attitude attracts students of different races or economic backgrounds. We also accept students from all races and economic backgrounds. We provide full support in terms of extra training or scholarships for meritorious students as well.

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What are some plans that you are currently (or will be) designing for students?

I have plans to provide the students with skill development programs that are currently in trend. This will help students develop extra skills that they choose to pursue on the side of Pharmacy. It will also help them stay competitive in the industry. I also have plans to make the students aware of the field of pharmacy in different countries around the globe.

How do you tend to establish a healthy relation and environment in your college?

We have adopted several measures to maintain a harmonious environment at the college. We have evening sports, culture clubs, group discussions on current happenings and debates on special topics and critical headings. I believe these activities and keeping open communication among all will establish healthy relationships and environment in my college.

What do you think should be the college’s top priority for the next 10 years? 

I think that over the next ten years, we should work on improving basic research in the laboratories. We also want to motivate our students to work on combined projects. We are trying to sign more MOUs with industries that will help our students with placements, internships, and skill-enhancement courses. We are also planning to invite experts from academia, research, and industry to give speeches and share their viewpoints with the students.

How do you try to bring in practical approach towards students and make it industry oriented?

I will try to design practical exercises with the help of industry experts and try to teach the same by the experts themselves. I will allow the students to visit industries as much as possible and ask them to submit assignments based on their industry visits. Using case studies, live projects, and better infrastructure will also help in this regard.

How do you strategize the curriculum and how often it gets updated to make it befitting for the students?

I will try to implement an objective and outcome-based education system (OBE) for the students. We hold an open-book examination system for their internal knowledge assessment as well. They are required to complete a mandatory internship to practice their learned skills and understand what skills they need to possess to work in the industry.

How does your college prepare students for Placements?

Teachers who are assigned for placements will be given proper training, which they will use to prepare the students for interviews and the job market. Additionally, I will conduct personality development programs that will prepare the students to face the interviews. I try to make sure my students have strong communication skills and know the latest developments in the industry.

What valuable advice would you like to give thestudents for them to have a prosperous career ahead?

I always advise the students to choose the toughest ways and to set their goals. Many times, the tough road will lead to beautiful destinations. You must put in the work and be dedicated to achieving your dream and career. Remember, there is no gain without a little bit of pain!